Gas Compression Field Technician — On-Call & Hands-On

USA Compression; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP seeks a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of natural gas compression equipment across assigned territories. The role is fully onsite and requires travel to customer sites and rotating schedule.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality service to midstream partners.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Technical certification in diesel technology or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Experience with natural gas compression equipment is desirable.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, including engines, compressors, coolers, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct engine overhauls, compressor rebuilds, and component replacements as needed.
• Complete start-ups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities safely and efficiently.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions; identify and elevate abnormal trends.
• Respond to call-outs and emergency situations to restore equipment functionality.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Submit accurate maintenance reports, timesheets and other paperwork daily.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read and interpret manuals/schematics

Driver's license

Independent fieldwork

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Use torque wrenches/hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification in diesel technology or industrial maintenance

Tools

CAT/Cummins gas compression engines

Ariel equipment experience

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP seeks a Field Service Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of natural gas compression equipment across assigned territories. The role is fully onsite and requires travel to customer sites and rotating schedule.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality service to midstream partners.